A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men.

A tree, freshly rooted, may be pulled up by one man on his own. Give it time, and it will not be moved, even with a crane

A friend whom you have been gaining during your whole life, you ought not to be displeased with in a moment. A stone is many years becoming a ruby - take care that you do not destroy it in an instant against another stone.

That sorrow which is the harbinger of joy is preferable to the joy which is followed by sorrow.

A handsome woman is a jewel; a good woman is a treasure.

Pride thyself on what virtue thou hast, and not on thy parentage.

The world is not a courtroom There is no judge no jury no plaintiff. This is a caravan filled with eccentric beings telling wondrous stories about God.